Cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising a powder of flowers or flower tops and a cohesion agent

ABSTRACT

A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.

This is a division of application Ser. No. 603,737, filed Apr. 25, 1984,now U.S. Pat. No. 4,581,230, which is a division of Ser. No. 352,105,filed Feb. 25, 1982, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,459,285.

The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for thetreatment of the hair and skin, this composition containing, in thepresence of a cohesion agent, a powder resulting from the pulverizationof at least one flower or of flower top.

For years both the pharmaceutical industry and the cosmetic industryhave used in numerous formulations active substances resulting from theextraction of vegetables by different processes such as maceration,digestion, decoction, infusion or lixiviation.

In certain cases, and principally in cosmetics, the vegetables areemployed in the form of entire plants applied to the skin, or incoarsely pulverized forms so as to provide cataplasms when diluted withwater.

Representative cataplasms include, in particular, those obtained fromemollient flour or from henna powder and were used for the coloration ofthe hair or the skin.

These cataplasms exhibit numerous disadvantages caused essentially bycoarse grinding of the plants which most often resulted in lumpycataplasms which were difficult to apply to the skin and hair and whichwere not easily removed, especially from the hair.

Moreover these known products were difficult to preserve which preventedthem from being made in a ready-to-use form.

It has now been found that it is possible to significantly reduce oreliminate the disadvantages mentioned above by using finely pulverizedflowers or flower tops having a determined granulometry in the presenceof a cohesion agent.

The present invention thus relates to a cosmetic composition for thetreatment of the hair and skin containing, in an aqueous medium,particles resulting from the pulverization of at least one flower orflower top, having a granulometry less than 125 microns and, preferably,less than 80 microns, in the presence of a cohesion agent whichmaintains homogeneity of the composition the said agent being athickening substance and/or a water-in-oil or oil-in-water typeemulsion.

The particularly fine granulometry is obtained by known pulverizationprocesses, such as by crushing or micronization, optionally followed bya sieving operation, this degree of granulometry being critical to theproduction of compositions exhibiting all the requisite characteristics.

The crushing can be carried out dry on the flowers or flower tops,previously dried, or can be effected directly on fresh flowers in anappropriate medium.

By the expression "cohesion agent" is meant an agent capable:

of avoiding decantation of the finely pulverized particles of theflowers or flower tops, in solution,

of facilitating the spreading of the composition on the skin or thehair,

of avoiding the drying out of the composition when it is exposed to freeair, and

of facilitating the removal of the composition from the hair or skin.

The particles of flowers or flower tops used in the compositionaccording to the invention can come from many varieties of plants,shrubs or trees and principally from the following:

    ______________________________________                                        Wormwood        (Artemisia Absinthium)                                        Acacia          (Robinia pseudoacacia)                                        Yarrow          (Achillea Millefolium)                                        Agrimony        (Agrimonia Eupatoria)                                         Amaryllis       (Amaryllis)                                                   Colombine       (Aquilegia vulgaris)                                          Anemone         (Anemone spp)                                                 Mugwort         (Artemisia vulgaris)                                          Arnica          (Arnica montana)                                              Sweet Woodruff  (Asperula odorata)                                            Hawthorn        (Crataegus oxyacantha)                                        Azalea          (Azalea spp)                                                  Balsamine       (Impatiens spp)                                               Begonia         (Begonia spp)                                                 Bougainvillea   (Bougainvillea spp)                                           Waterelder      (Viburnum opulus)                                             Cornflower      (Centaurea Cyanus)                                            Mullein         (Verbascum spp)                                               Common heather  (Calluna vulgaris)                                            Barbary fig     (Opuntia vulgaris)                                            Camellia        (Camellia japonica)                                           Chamomile       (Anthemis nobilis)                                            Campanula       (Campanula spp)                                               Large Indian Cress                                                                            (Tropeolum majus)                                             Safflower       (Carthamus tinctorius)                                                        (Catalpa bignomioides)                                        Star thistle    (Centaurea calcitrapa)                                        Rough Cherry    (Prunus cerasus)                                              Honeysuckle     (Lonicera spp)                                                Daisy           (Chrysanthemum leucoanthemum)                                 Travelle's Joy  (Clematis vitalba)                                            Quince          (Cydonia vulgaris)                                            Red poppy       (Papaver Rhoeas)                                              Colchicum or Meadow                                                                           (Colchicum automnale)                                         saffron                                                                       Cornel tree     (Cornus spp)                                                  (or dogwood)                                                                  Crocus          (Crocus spp)                                                  Cyclamen        (Cyclamen spp)                                                Dahlia          (Dahlia variabilis)                                           Field larkspur  (Delphinium consolida)                                        Dulcamara       (Solanum Dulcamara)                                                           (Leontopodium Alpinum)                                        Dog rose        (Rosa canina)                                                 Fumitory        (Fumaria officinalis)                                         Broom           (Cytisus scoparius)                                           Gentian         (Gentiana spp)                                                Geranium        (Geranium spp)                                                Wallflower      (Cheirantus cheiri)                                           Sword-lily      (Gladialus spp)                                               Marsh Mallow    (Althaea officinalis)                                                         (Gypsophila spp)                                              Roselle         (Hibiscus spp)                                                Hydrangea       (Hydrangea spp)                                               Hops            (Humulus lupulus)                                             Live ever       (Helicrysum arenarium)                                        Garden balsam   (Impatiens spp)                                               Orrice          (Iris spp)                                                    Hyacinthe       (Hyacynthus spp)                                              Jasmine         (Jasminum spp)                                                Jonquil         (Narcissus jonquilla)                                         Oleander        (Nerium oleander)                                             Lavender        (Lavandula officinalis)                                                       (Lavatera spp)                                                Lilac           (Syringa vulgaris)                                            White lily      (Lilium candidum)                                             Bindweed        (Conedvulus spp)                                              Lupin           (Lupinus albus)                                               Magnolia        (Magnolia spp)                                                Daisy           (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum)                                  Horsechestnut   (Aesculus Hippocastanum)                                      Wild chamomile  (Matricaria chamomilla)                                       Mallow          (Malva spp)                                                   Melilot         (Melilotus officinalis)                                       Mint            (Mentha spp)                                                  St John's Wort  (Hypericum perforatum)                                        Mimosa          (Mimosa spp)                                                  Lion's mouth    (Antirrhinum majus)                                           Mugget          (Convallaria maialis)                                         Myosotis        (Myosotis spp)                                                Daffodil        (Narcissus spp)                                               White water Lily                                                                              (Nymphaea alba)                                               Gilower         (Dianthus caryophyllus)                                       Marigold        (Tagetes spp)                                                 Sweet orange Tree                                                                             (Citrus Aurantium)                                            Orchid                                                                        Daisy           (Bellis perennis)                                             Passion flower  (Passiflora spp)                                              Peach-tree      (Prunus persica)                                              Pelargonium     (Pelargonium spp)                                             Pansy           (Viola spp)                                                   Snowdrop        (Galanthus nivalis)                                           Periwinkle      (Vinca spp)                                                   Petunia         (Petunia spp)                                                 Phlox           (Phlox spp)                                                   Field larkspur  (Delphinium consolida)                                        Garden peony    (Paeonia officinalis)                                         Sweet pea       (Lathyrus odorantes)                                                          (Polygonum spp)                                               Apple tree      (Pirus malus)                                                 Primrose        (Primula spp)                                                 Silver weed     (Potentille Anserina)                                         Plum-tree       (Prunus domestica)                                            Pyrethrum       (Chrysanthemum cineriaefolium)                                Meadow Sweet    (Spiraea Ulmaria)                                             Buttercup       (Ranunculus spp)                                              Rhododendron    (Rhododendron ferrugineum)                                    Rose mary       (Rosemarinus officinalis)                                     French Rose     (Rose gallica)                                                Saffron         (Crocus sativus)                                              Grass polly     (Lythrum salicaria)                                           Bloodroot       (Sanguinaria canadiensis)                                     Saopwort        (Saponaria officinalis)                                       Sage            (Salvia officinalis )                                         Willow          (Salix alba)                                                  Devil's bit scabiou                                                                           (Scabiosa Succisa)                                            Syringa         (Philadelphus coronarius)                                     Serpollet       (Thymus serpyllum)                                                            (Sophora japonica)                                            Corme           (Sorbus domestica)                                            Marigold        (Calandula officinalis)                                       Spiraea         (Spiraea spp)                                                 Elder           (Sambucus nigra)                                              Tamarisk        (Tamaris gallica)                                             Tansy           (Tanatecum vulgare)                                           Garden thyme    (Thymus vulgaris)                                             Lime            (Tilia spp)                                                   Clover          (Trifolium spp)                                               Tulip           (Tulipa spp)                                                  Coltsfoot       (Tussilago Iarfara)                                           Speedwell       (Veronica officinalis)                                        Common vervain  (Verbena officinalis)                                         Violet          (Viola spp)                                                   Yucca           (Yucca spp)                                                   ______________________________________                                    

In accordance with the present invention the quantity of flower orflower top particles must be present in the composition of the inventionin a fashion to obtain good viscosity. This is generally obtained byusing an amount greater than or equal to 5 weight percent, andpreferably between 5 and 25 weight percent, this percentage beingexpressed as dry material.

The cohesion agent, i.e. thickening agent or substance which can bepresent in an amount of 0.1 to 20 weight percent is selected from

(i) water soluble vegetable thickening agents such as gum arabic, karayagum, gum tragacanth, guar gum, carob bean gum, tara gum, pectines,alginates, carraghenates, agar-agar, furcellaria, starches, the watersoluble portions of mucilagenous plants such as those of mullein(Verbascum spp), wild chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), fenugreek,marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis), mallow (Malva spp), flax, lime(Tilia spp), psyllium, plantain, borge (Borago officinalis), starthistle (Centaurea calcitrapa), alder buck thorn (Rhamnus frangula),common comfrey (Symphytum officinale), asparagus, senna and lichen;

(ii) cellulose derivatives such as methylcellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose andhydroxypropylmethyl cellulose;

(iii) synthetic polymers such as sodium polyacrylate, polyvinyl alcoholand carboxylic polymer derivatives of acrylic acid, such as theCarbopols.

The emulsion which can be of the oil-in-water or water-in-oil typeconstitutes a particularly preferred cohesion agent for the flower orflower top particles.

To constitute the oil phase of the emulsion, a large variety of productscan be employed, such as:

(a) hydrocarbon oils including paraffin oil, Purcellin oil,perhydrosqualene and solutions of microcrystalline wax in oils;

(b) animal oils such as whale oil, seal oil, menhaden oil, halibut liveroil, cod liver oil, tuna oil, tallow oil, beef oil, horse oil, sheepoil, mink oil, otter oil, and hog oil;

(c) vegetable oils such as almond oil, peanut oil, wheat germ oil, flaxoil, apricot pit oil, walnut oil, palm oil, pistachio oil, sesame oil,poppy oil, pine oil, ricin oil, soy oil, avocado oil, safflower oil,coconut oil, hazelnut oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, turnsole oil,colza oil, cade oil, corn germ oil, peach stone oil, coffee oil, jojobaoil and the like;

(d) mineral oils having a initial distillation point at atmosphericpressure of about 250° C. and a final distillation point in the order of410° C.;

(e) saturated esters such as isopropyl palmitate, alkyl myristates suchas isopropyl myristate, butyl myristate and cetyl myristate, hexadecylstearate, ethyl palmitate, triglycerides of octanoic and decanoic acids,and cetyl ricinoleate.

There can also, if desired, be added to the "oil" phase, silicone oilssoluble in other oils such as dimethylpolysiloxane andmethylphenylpolysiloxane.

Further, in order to assist in the retention of the oils, waxes such asCornauba wax, Candellila wax, beeswax, microcrystalline wax andozokerite can be used.

The emulsifying agent in the water-in-oil emulsions or oil-in-wateremulsions can be of the anionic, cationic or non-ionic type.

Representative anionic emulsifying agents include: alkali or alkalineearth soaps, such as for example, sodium stearate or calcium oleate,soaps of organic bases, salts of sulfate or sulfone derivatives,oxyethylenated or not, such as sodium lauryl sulfate.

Representative cationic emulsifiers include: quaternary ammonium saltssuch as, for example, benzalkonium chloride and cetyl pyridiniumchloride.

Representative non-ionic emulsifying agents include in particular:aliphatic fatty alcohols, such as cetyl alcohol or stearyl alcohol or amixture of the two, fatty alcohols or α-diols, oxyethylenated orpolyglycerolated, such as oleic alcohol polyoxyethylenated with 10 molesof ethylene oxide, 2-octadecanediol polyglycerolated with 2 or 7 molesof glycidol, cyclic fatty alcohols, glycol esters of fatty acids, suchas ethylene glycol stearate, mono- or di-stearates of glycerol,polyethyleneglycol esters of fatty acids, such as polyethylene glycolstearate, fatty esters of fatty acids of sorbitan, oxyethylenated ornot, and sold under the tradename "Tweens" or "Spans" by Atlas, sucroseesters of fatty acids, esters of fatty acids with glucose derivatives,such as methylglucoside sesquistearate and methylglucosidesesquistearate polyoxyethylenated with 20 moles of ethylene oxide.

Generally, the water phase of the emulsions represent 20 to 95%, the oilphase 3 to 80% and the emulsifying agent 1 to 20%, relative to the totalweight of the emulsion.

The compositions according to the present invention can also containvarious cosmetic adjuvants such as pH modifiers, perfumes, preservativeagents, solvents, anti-oxidant agents, sequesterants or sun screens.

According to the preferred embodiment, the compositions of the presentinvention contain 0.05 to 5 percent by weight of a cationic derivativeand/or a cationic polymer.

The cationic derivative is a fatty amine salt such as alkyl amineacetate, a quaternary ammonium salt such as chloride or bromides ofalkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium, of alkyl trimethyl ammonium, of alkyldimethyl hydroxyethyl ammonium, of dimethyl distearyl ammonium in whichthe alkyl radicals have, preferably, between 1 and 22 carbon atoms, aquaternary halide of gluconamide such as those described in U.S. Pat.No. 3,766,267, a quaternary halide of amide of mink oil such as thosedescribed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,012,398, a quaternary derivative of fattyhalo-alkanoate of dialkylaminopropyl amide such as those described inU.S. Pat. No. 4,038,294, a quaternary ammonium derivative of the fattyacids of lanolin such as those described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,069,347, analkylpyridinum salt or an imidazoline derivative.

The cationic polymer is of the polyamine, polyaminoamide of quaternarypolyammonium type, the amine or ammonium group being part of the polymerchain or being linked to it.

The cationic polymers, such as defined above, have a molecular weightbetween 500 and 3,000,000 and are more particularly described in thefollowing French patents and patent applications: Nos. 2,077,143;1,492,597; 2,162,025; 2,280,361; 2,252,840; 2,368,508; 1,583,363;2,080,759; 2,190,406; 2,320,330; 2,270,846; 2,316,271; 2,336,434;2,189,434 and 2,413,907, as well as in the following U.S. Pat. Nos.:3,589,978; 4,031,307; 3,227,615; 2,961,347; 2,273,780; 2,375,853;2,388,614; 2,454,547; 3,206,462; 2,261,002; 2,271,378; 3,874,870;4,001,432; 3,929,990; 3,966,904; 4,005,193; 4,025,617; 4,025,627;4,025,653; 4,026,945; 4,027,020; 4,185,087 and 4,131,576, incorporatedherein by reference.

Representative preferred polymers include:

(1) The derivatives of cellulose ethers having quaternary ammoniumgroups such as those described in French Pat. No. 1,492,597 andprincipally the polymers sold under the names JR, such as JR 125, JR400, JR 3 M, and LR such as LR 400 and LR 30 M by Union Carbide; thecationic cellulose derivatives such as CELQUAT L 200 and CELQUAT L 60sold by National Starch and described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,131,576;

(2) The cyclopolymers such as the homopolymer of dimethyl diallylammonium chloride sold under the tradename "MERQUAT 100", having amolecular weight lower than 100,000 and the copolymer of dimethyldiallyl ammonium chloride and acrylamide having a molecular weightgreater than 500,000 and sold under the tradename "MERQUAT 550" byMerck.

These polymers are described in French Pat. No. 2,080,759 and itscertificate of addition, No. 2,190,406; and

(3) silicone cationic polymers such as those described in Europeanapplications Nos. 17,121 and 17,122, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,185,087,Japanese patent application No. 80.66506 and Austrian No. 71.01171, oreven those mentioned in CTFA dictionary under the name "AMODIMETHICONE",such as the product commercialized in admixture with other componentsunder the name of cationic emulsion "DOW CORNING 929".

The compositions according to the present invention can also contain0.05 to 5% by weight of an anionic polymer having sulfonic, carboxylicor phosphonic groups and principally those mentioned in French Pat. No.78.07363.

When the compositions according to the present invention are used forthe treatment of the skin, these compositions can be provided in theform of creams, milks, gels, make-up, masks for the skin, depilatory,deodorant or anti-perspirant compositions, bath products or after shavebalm.

When the compositions according to the invention are used for thetreatment of the hair, they can be provided in the form of shampoos,hair dye products, hair rinse treating products for application beforeor after a shampoo, a dye, a bleach, a permanent wave composition or anuncurling composition.

These compositions that are employed for the treatment of the hair orskin can also be packaged in aerosol containers in the presence of apropellant gas.

The following non-limiting examples illustrate the present invention.

EXAMPLE 1

Powder of the flowers of meadow sweet (Spiraea Ulmaria) having agranulometry between 80 microns and 125 microns: 30.0 g,

Vidogum L 175 (Extract of endosperm of Carob seed) sold by Unipectine:2.0 g,

Preservative, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.0 g

This composition, having the appearance of a cream is applied to cleanhair. After a constant period of 10 minutes, the hair is rinsed and issoft and shiny.

EXAMPLE 2

Powder of the flowers of mallow (Malva spp) having a granulometry ≦ than80 microns: 17.0 g,

Glycerine: 40.0 g,

"Vidogum L 175"--see Ex. 1: 1 g,

Preservative, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.0 g

This composition is applied to clean hair which is then rinsed after acontact time of 20 minutes. This treatment imparted softness to thehair.

EXAMPLE 3

Powder of the flowers of acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) having agranulometry between 80 microns and 125 microns: 20.0 g,

Glucate SS (methylglucoside sesquistearate) sold by Amerchol: 5.0 g,

Glucamate SSE 20 (methylglucoside sesquistearate polyoxyethylenated with20 moles of ethylene oxide), sold by Amerchol: 3.0 g,

Petrolatum oil: 5.0 g,

Preservative, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.0 g

In this Example, the 20 g of the powder of acacia can be replaced by oneof the following powders:

powder of the flowers of elder (Sambucus nigra)--12 g

powder of the flowers of mullein (Verbascum spp)--14 g

EXAMPLE 4

Powder of the flowers of roselle (Hibiscus spp) having a granulometrybetween 80 microns and 125 microns: 8.0 g,

Glucate SS--see Example 3: 8.0 g,

Glucamate SSE 20--see Example 3: 3.0 g,

Kathon CG, in 1.5% solution (mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl4-isothiazoline-3-one, 2-methyl 4-isothiazoline-3-one, magnesiumchloride and calcium chloride: 0.3 g,

Avocado oil: 3 g,

Water, sufficient amount for 100.0 g

The 8 g of the roselle powder can be replaced by one of the followingpowders:

powder of French rose (Rose gallica)--7 g

powder of Cornflower (Centaurea Cyanus)--7 g

powder of marigold (Calandula officinalis)--7 g

powder of Lavender (Lavandula officinalis)--10 g

powder of the flowers of sweet orange tree (citrus Aurantium)--10 g

The composition is applied to wet hair.

After a contact period of 15 minutes the hair is rinsed and is soft andshiny.

EXAMPLE 5

Powder of wild chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) having a granulometry≦125 microns: 15.0 g,

Stearic acid: 8.0 g,

Soda, N: 1.3 cc,

Cetyl alcohol: 0.9 g,

Oxyethylenated cetylstearyl alcohol, sold under the tradename "SinnowaxAO" by Henkel: 2.0 g,

Petrolatum oil: 3.0 g,

Propylene glycol: 9.5 g,

Preservative, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.0 g

This composition is applied to wet hair. After a contact period of 20minutes, the hair is rinsed, then shampooed. The hair thus treated, isparticularly soft and shiny.

EXAMPLE 6

Powder of the flowers of cornflower (Centaurea Cyanus) having agranulometry ≦80 microns: 5.0 g,

Non-ionic emulsifier having the formula: R--CHOH--CH₂ --O[CH₂--CHOH--CH₂ --O]_(n) H wherein R=C₁₆ H₃₃ and n=2: 1.3 g,

Non-ionic emulsifier having the same formula given immediately abovewherein R=C₁₆ H₃₃ and n=7: 5 g,

Petrolatum oil: 28 g,

High molecular weight carboxyvinyl polymer, sold under the trade name"CARBOPOL 941" by Goodrich Chemical: 0.4 g,

Triethanolamine: 0.4 g,

Methyl paraoxybenzoate: 0.3 g,

Perfume, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.0 g

The resulting product has the appearance of a beige fluid milk and anunctuous feel.

The powder of the flowers of cornflower can be replaced by 5.0 g of thefollowing powders having a granulometry ≦80 microns:

flowers of arnica (arnica montana),

flowers of apple tree (Pirus malus), or

flowers of gilower (Dianthus caryophyllus)--red.

EXAMPLE 7

Powder of the flowers of mullein (Verbascum spp) having a granulometry≦80 microns: 7.50 g,

Cetyl and stearyl alcohols, 30/70 mixture, sold under the tradename"SIPOL 16/18 S 3" by Henkel: 5.00 g,

Oxyethylenated cetyl and stearyl alcohols, 30/70 mixture, sold under thetradename "SIMULSOL S.C. by Seppic: 1.30 g,

Mixture of glycerol mono- and distearate, non-selfemulsifiable, soldunder the trade name "GELEOL" by Gattefosse: 1.85 g,

Petrolatum oil: 3.70 g,

Cetyl alcohol: 1.40 g,

Butylhydroxytoluene: 0.025 g,

Butylhydroxyanisole: 0.025 g,

Extract of the endosperm of leguminous guar, sold under the tradename"Vidogum GH 175" by Unipectine: 0.74 g,

Preservatives, sufficient amount

Perfume, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.0 g

The resulting cream is thick, shiny and unctuous and has a khaki greencolor.

In this Example the 7.5 g of the powder of the flowers of mullein can bereplaced by:

The powder of the flowers of acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia)--7.5 g

The powder of the flowers of barbary fig (Opuntia vulgaris)--7.5 g, or

The powder of the flowers of common heather (Calluna vulgaris)--5 g,

each having a granulometry ≦125 microns.

When the powder of the flowers of acacia is employed the cream is thick,has a dull light beige color and a very unctous feel.

When the powder of the flowers of common heather is employed the creamis thick, has a beige-gray color, and is very smooth to the touch.

When the powder of the flowers of barbary fig is employed the cream isthick and has a dull light beige color.

EXAMPLE 8

Powder of the flowers of lavender (Lavandula officinalis) having agranulometry ≦80 microns: 5.00 g,

Soy lecithin: 11.80 g,

Colza oil: 11.00 g,

Cocoa butter: 1.35 g,

Cetylalcohol: 3.70 g

Stearyl alcohol: 1.80 g,

Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid: 0.045 g,

Preservatives, sufficient amount

NaOH, 10%, sufficient for a pH of 6±0.2

Perfume, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.00 g

The resulting cream is thick and shiny, has a caramel color and is verysmooth to the touch.

The powder of the flowers of lavender can be replaced by 5.0 g of thepowder of the following flowers, the powder in each instance having agranulometry ≦80 microns:

the flowers of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius),

the flowers of honeysuckle (Lonicera spp), and

the flowers of bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadiensis).

EXAMPLE 9

Powder of the flowers of sweet orange tree (Citrus Aurantium) having agranulometry ≦80 microns: 13.00 g,

Cetyl and stearyl alcohols in a 30/70 ratio, sold under the name "SIPOL10/18 S 3" by Henkel: 2.10 g,

Oxyethylenated (30 moles of ethylene oxide) cetyl and stearyl alcoholsin a 30/70 ratio, sold under the tradename "SIMULSOL C.S." by Seppic:0.5 g,

Mixture of glycerol mono- and di-stearates, non-selfemulsifable, soldunder the tradename "GELEOL" by Gattefosse 0.9 g,

Petrolatum oil: 5.20 g,

Cetyl alcohol: 0.90 g,

Butylhydroxytoluene: 0.025 g,

Butylhydroxyanisole: 0.025 g,

Isopropyl myristate: 2.60 g,

Polydimethylsiloxane, sold under the tradename "Rhodorsil huile 70047V.300 C" or "47V300C" by Rhone-Poulenc: 0.90 g,

Glycerine: 4.30 g,

Perfume, sufficient amount

Preservative, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.00 g

The resulting cream is thick and shiny, has a green-chestnut color andis very smooth to the touch.

The powder of the flowers of sweet orange tree can be replaced by thepowder of the following flowers, the powder in each instance having agranulometry ≦80 microns:

the flowers of hops (Humulus lupulus),

the flowers of graden peony (Paeonia officinalis), or

the flowers of marigold (Tagetes spp).

EXAMPLE 10

Powder of the flowers of barbary fig, having a granulometry between 80microns and 125 microns: 9.00 g,

Mixture of the mono- and di-stearate of methyl glucoside, sold under thetradename "Glucate SS" by Amerchol: 1.80 g

Mixture of the mono- and di-stearate of methyl glucoside, ethoxylatedwith 20 moles of ethylene oxide and sold under the tradename "GlucomateSSE 20" by Amerchol: 1.80 g,

Petrolatum oil: 8.10 g,

Perhydrosqualene, synthetic: 8.10 g,

Isopropyl palmitate: 2.00 g,

Butylhydroxytoluene: 0.0015 g,

Oily extract of egg yolk without additional lecithin, sold byLaboratoire Industriel de Biologie: 1.30 g,

Soy lecithin: 0.08 g,

High molecular weight carboxyvinyl polymer sold under the tradename"CARBOPOL 934" by Goodrich Chemical: 0.30 g,

Triethanolamine: 0.30 g,

Preservatives, sufficient amount

Perfume, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.00 g

The resulting cream is thick and has a greenish light beige color.

The powder of the flowers of barbary fig can be replaced by the powderof the following flowers, the powder in each instance having agranulometry ≦125 microns:

the flowers of peach tree (Prunus persica),

the flowers of daisy (Bellis perennis), or

the flowers of live ever (Helicrysum arenarium).

EXAMPLE 11

Powder of the flowers of clover (Trifolium spp) having a granulometry≦125 microns: 13.0 g,

Gum tragacanth: 1.7 g,

Preservatives, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.0 g

The product is a fluid gel having a deep chestnut color and being smoothto the touch.

EXAMPLE 12

Powder of the flowers of yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) having agranulometry ≦125 microns: 6.5 g,

Refined extract of red algae of the gigartinaceous family, sold underthe tradename "Satiagum Standard" by Ceca: 1.9 g,

Preservatives, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.0 g

The resulting product is a fluid gel which has a greenish chestnut colorand is shiny and very smooth to the touch.

EXAMPLE 13

Powder of the extraction residue of tung having a granulometry ≦125microns: 4.50 g,

Powder of the flowers of mullein (Verbascum spp) having a granulometry≦80 microns: 5 g,

Non-ionic emulsifier having the formula, R--CHOH--CH₂ --O[CH₂ CHOH--CH₂--O]_(n) H where R=C₁₆ H₃₃ and n=2: 1.10 g,

Non-ionic emulsifier having the same formula immediately above whereR=C₁₆ H₃₃ and n=7: 4.40 g,

Petrolatum oil: 27.30 g,

High molecular weight carboxyvinyl polymer, sold under the tradename"CARBOPOL 941" by Goodrich Chemical: 0.36 g,

Triethanolamine: 0.36 g,

Methyl parahydroxybenzoate: 0.30 g,

Perfume, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.00 g

The resulting product is a deep green, shiny and homogeneous fluid milk.

EXAMPLE 14

Soft wheat flour: 6.00 g,

Powder of the flowers of mallow (Malva spp) having a granulometry ≦125microns: 6.00 g,

Soy lecithin: 10.30 g,

Colza oil: 9.65 g,

Cocoa butter: 1.20 g,

Cetyl alcohol: 3.25 g,

Stearyl alcohol: 1.60 g,

Ethylene diaminetetraacetic acid: 0.045 g,

Preservatives, sufficient amount

NaOH, 10% soln. sufficient amount for pH=6±0.2

Perfume, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.00 g

The resulting cream is thick and dull; it has a violet gray color and iscreamy to the touch.

EXAMPLE 15

Powder of the flowers of red poppy (Papaver Rhoeas) having agranulometry ≦120 microns: 9.10 g,

Hydroxypropyl cellulose, sold under the name "NATROSOL 250 HHR" byHercules: 0.91 g,

Preservatives, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.00 g

The resulting gel is fluid and unctuous, and has a shiny bordeaux color.It is very smooth to the touch.

EXAMPLE 16

Powder of the flowers of elder (Sambucus nigra) having a granulometrybetween 80 and 125 microns: 5.00 g,

Cetyl and stearyl alcohols in a 30/70 ratio, sold under the tradename"SIPOL 16/18 S 3" by Henkel: 5.60 g,

Cetyl and stearyl alcohols in a 30/70 ratio, oxyethylenated with 33moles of ethylene oxide and sold under the tradename "SIMULSOL C.S." bySeppic: 1.40 g,

Mixture of glycerol mono- and di-stearate non-self emulsifiable, soldunder the tradename "GELEOL" by Gattefosse 2.00 g,

Petrolatum oil: 4.00 g,

Cetyl alcohol: 1.50 g,

Butylhydroxytoluene: 0.025 g,

Butylhydroxyanisole: 0.025 g,

Preservatives, sufficient amount

Perfume, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.00 g

The resulting cream has a light mustard color, a fine texture and ahomogeneous appearance.

The powder of the flowers of elder can be replaced by 5 g of the flowersof tansy (Tanatecum vulgare) having a granulometry ≦125 microns. Theresulting cream is medium beige and has a smooth and unctuous appearanceand touch.

EXAMPLE 17

Powder of the flower of acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) having agranulometry ≦125 microns: 6.50 g,

Cetyl and stearyl alcohols, in a 30/70 ratio, sold under the trade name"SIPOL 16/18 S 3" by Henkel: 5.00 g,

Cetyl and stearyl alcohols, in a 30/70 ratio, oxyethylenated with 33moles of ethylene oxide and sold under the tradename "SIMULSOL C.S." bySeppic: 1.30 g,

Mixture of glycerol mono- and di-stearates, non-selfemulsifiable andsold under the tradename "GELEOL" by Gattefosse: 1.90 g,

Petrolatum oil: 3.70 g,

Cetyl alcohol: 1.40 g,

Butylhydroxytoluene: 0.025 g,

Butylhydroxyanisole: 0.025 g,

Propyl parahydroxybenzoate: 0.14 g,

Methyl parahydroxybenzoate: 0.14 g,

Distearyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, sold under the tradename "GERMINEDS-DAC" by Hoechst: 0.37 g,

Monobutylester of the copolymer of methylvinylether/maleic acid, soldunder the tradename "GANTREZ ES 425" by G.A.F.: 0.37 g, (activematerial),

Sodium chloride: 0.09 g,

Soda (1N): 0.86 ml,

Perfume, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.00 g

The resulting cream is thick, beige and has an unctuous appearance andtouch.

EXAMPLE 18

Powder of the flowers of barbary fig (Opuntia vulgaris) having agranulometry ≦125 microns: 12.00 g,

Mixture of mono- and di-stearates of methyl glucoside, sold under thetradename "Glucate SS" by Amerchol: 4.98 g,

Mixture of mono- and distearates of methyl glucoside, oxyethylenatedwith 20 moles of ethylene oxide and sold under the tradename "GlucamateSSE 20" by Amerchol: 3.32 g,

Petrolatum oil: 4.15 g,

Antioxidants, sufficient amount

Preservatives, sufficient amount

Cationic cellulose derivative, sold under the tradename "CELQUAT L200"by National Starch: 0.50 g, (active material),

Water, sufficient amount for 100.00 g

The resulting cream is thick, has a khaki color and a homogeneousappearance.

EXAMPLE 19

Powder of the flowers of French Rose (Rose gallica) having agranulometry ≦80 microns: 5.00 g,

Cetyl and stearyl alcohols in a 30/70 ratio, sold under the tradename"SIPOL 16/18 S 3" by Henkel: 5.60 g,

Cetyl and stearyl alcohols in a 30/70 ratio, oxyethylenated with 33moles of ethylene oxide and sold under the tradename "SIMULSOL C.S." bySeppic: 1.40 g,

Mixture of glycerol mono- and di-stearates, non-selfemulsifiable, soldunder the tradename "GELEOL" by Gattefosse: 2.00 g,

Petrolatum oil: 4.00 g,

Cetyl alcohol: 1.50 g,

Butylhydroxytoluene: 0.025 g,

Butylhydroxyanisole: 0.025 g,

Polymers of hydroxyethyl cellulose and epichlorohydrin quaternized withtrimethylamine, having a viscosity of 400 centipoises and sold under thename "JR 400" by Union Carbide: 0.90 g,

Monobutyl ester of the copolymer of methyl vinyl ether/maleic acid, soldunder the tradename "GANTREZ ES 425" by G.A.F.: 0.36 g (activematerial),

Distearyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, sold under the tradename "GERAMINEDS-DAC" by Hoechst: 0.36 g,

Sodium salt of a polyhydrocarbon acid, sold under the tradename "HYDAGENF" by Henkel: 1.17 g (active material),

Sodium chloride: 3.60 g,

Soda (1N) sufficient amount for pH=7±0.5

Perfume, sufficient amount

Preservatives, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.00 g

The resulting cream is fluid, has a rose-beige color and a homogeneousappearance.

EXAMPLE 20

Powder of the flowers of marigold (Calandula officinalis) having agranulometry ≦125 microns: 10.00 g,

Mixture of mono- and di-stearates of methyl glucoside, sold under thetradename "GLUCATE SS" by Amerchol: 3.90 g,

Mixture of mono- and di-stearates of methyl glucoside, oxyethylenatedwith 20 moles of ethylene oxide and sold under the tradename "GLUCAMATESSE 20" by Amerchol: 2.60 g,

Petrolatum oil: 3.25 g,

Antioxidants, sufficient amount

Preservatives, sufficient amount

Copolymer of dimethyldiallyl ammonium chloride and acrylamide, having amolecular weight ≧500,000 and sold under the tradename "MERQUAT 550" byMerck: 2.00 g (active material),

Water, sufficient amount for 100.00 g

The resulting cream is fluid and has a mustard color.

EXAMPLE 21 Cream for oily skin

Powder of the flowers of sage (Salvia officinalis) having a granulometrybetween 50 and 100 microns: 15.00 g,

Stearic acid ester polyoxyethylenated with 20 moles ethylene oxide, soldunder the tradename "MYRJ 49" by Atlas: 6.6 g,

Glycerol mono- and di-stearate: 1.2 g,

Cetyl alcohol: 4.2 g,

Mixture of cetylstearyl alcohol and sodium alkylsulfate, sold under thetradename "SINNOWAX SX" by Henkel: 4.0 g,

Petrolatum oil: 5.0 g,

Cyclic dimethyl polysiloxane, sold under the tradename "VolatileSilicone 7158" by Union Carbide: 5:0 g,

S-carboxymethyl cysteine: 1.0 g,

Triethanolamine, sufficient for pH=6.8

Preservative: 0.3 g,

Perfume: 0.3 g,

Water, sufficient amount for 100 g

EXAMPLE 22 Refreshing gel for the legs

Powder of the flowers of arnica (Arnica montana) having a granulometry≦120 microns: 8.00 g,

Powder of the rhizomes of ruscus having a granulometry between 50 and100 microns: 8.00 g,

Ethyl alcohol: 15.0 g,

Propylene glycol: 5.0 g,

CARBOPOL 940" (carboxyvinyl polymer) sold by Goodrich Chemicals: 1.0 g,

Triethanolamine: 1.0 g,

Preservative: 0.3 g,

Perfume: 0.4 g,

Demineralized water, sufficient amount for 100 g

EXAMPLE 23 Night cream

Powder of the flowers of fumitory (Fumaria officinalis) having agranulometry ≦120 microns: 2.0 g,

Powder of the flowers of yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) having agranulometry between 50 and 120 microns: 13.0 g,

Mixture of glycerol mono- and di-stearates: 10.0 g,

Cetyl alcohol: 2.0 g,

Stearic acid ester polyoxyethylenated with 20 moles of ethylene oxide:2.0 g,

Petrolatum oil: 20.0 g,

Perhydrosqualene: 20.0 g,

Liquid lanolin: 2.0 g,

Soy lecithin: 2.0 g,

Polyethylene glycol 400: 5.0 g,

Preservative: 0.3 g,

Perfume: 0.4 g,

Demineralized water, sufficient amount for 100 g

EXAMPLE 24 Day Cream

Powder of the flowers of red poppy (Papaver Rhoeas) having agranulometry ≦120 microns: 5.0 g,

Powder of the flowers of mullein (Verbascum spp) having a granulometrybetween 50 and 100 microns: 10.0 g,

Isopropyl myristate: 10.0 g,

Perhydrosqualene: 5.0 g,

Stearic acid: 1.0 g,

Mixture of glycerol mono- and di-stearates: 8.0 g,

Stearic acid ester polyoxyethylenated with 20 moles of ethylene oxide:1.0 g,

Petrolatum oil: 15.0 g,

Cholesterol: 1.0 g,

Allantoin: 0.5 g,

Preservative: 0.3 g,

Perfume: 0.35 g,

Demineralized water, sufficient amount for 100 g

EXAMPLE 25 Mask For Reddened Skin

Powder of the flowers of mallow (Malva spp) having a granulometrybetween 50 and 120 microns: 15.0 g,

Silicate of magnesium and aluminum sold under the tradename "VEEGUM HV"by Goodrich Vanderbilt: 5.0 g,

Refined extract of red algae sold under the tradename "AUBY GUM X2" byPierrefitte Auby: 1.0 g,

Titanium oxide: 3.0 g,

Kaolin, superior: 15.0 g,

Sorbitan monolaurate polyoxyethylenated with 20 moles of ethylene oxide(TWEEN 20): 2.0 g,

Glycerine: 5.0 g,

Preservative: 0.3 g,

Perfume: 0.4 g,

Demineralized water, sufficient amount for 100 g

EXAMPLE 26 Water-in-Oil Emulsion For Dry Skin

Powder of the flowers of marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis) having agranulometry ≦120 microns: 15.0 g,

Mixture of aliphatic alcohols and waxes combined with saturatedhydrocarbon oils, sold under the tradename "PROTEGIN X" by Goldschmidt:20.0 g,

Petrolatum oil: 10.0 g,

Glycerine: 10.0 g,

Magnesium sulfate: 0.5 g,

"Lipoaqualine"--hydrating complex containing lactic esters ofcholesterol and squalene derivatives sold by Creachem G.m.b.H.: 5.0 g,

Preservative: 0.3 g,

Perfume: 0.4 g,

Demineralized water, sufficient amount for 100 g

EXAMPLE 27 Make-up Remover Milk

Powder of the flowers of soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) having agranulometry ≦80 microns: 5.00 g,

Petrolatum oil: 10.00 g,

Isopropyl palmitate: 5.00 g,

Tween 20: 2.00 g,

Stearic acid: 1.4 g,

Triethanolamine: 0.7 g,

CARBOPOL 940: 0.6 g,

Lysine: 0.5 g,

Propyl parahydroxybenzoate: 0.1 g,

Water, sufficient amount for 100 g

EXAMPLE 28 Body Milk

Powders of the flowers of pansy (Viola spp) having a granulometry ≦100microns: 10 g,

Jojoba oil: 5 g,

Turnsole oil: 4 g,

Avocado nonsaponifiables: 6 g,

Glycerol stearate: 2 g,

Stearic acid: 1.4 g,

Triethanolamine: 1.3 g,

CARBOPOL 934: 0.6 g,

Methyl parahydroxybenzoate: 0.25 g,

Butylhydroxyanisole: 0.10 g,

Butylhydroxytoluene: 0.10 g,

Perfume, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100 g

EXAMPLE 29 Hydrating Cream

Powder of the flowers of chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) having agranulometry ≦85 microns: 12 g,

Mineral oil: 44 g,

Beeswax: 3 g,

Magnesium lanolate: 2.4 g,

Lanolin alcohol: 0.6 g,

Methyl parahydroxybenzoate, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100 g

EXAMPLE 30 Eyelid Make-up

Powder of the flowers of saffron (Crocus sativus) having a granulometry≦75 microns: 15.00 g,

Magnesium lanolate: 3.8 g,

Hydrogenated lanolin: 5.7 g,

Ozokerite: 15.00 g,

Isopropyl palmitate: 10.00 g,

Paraffin oil: 13.5 g,

Titanium oxide: 1.5 g,

Methyl parahydroxybenzoate: 0.3 g,

Water, sufficient amount for: 100 g

EXAMPLE 31 Complexion Base-Aqueous Gel

Powder of the flowers of red poppy (Papaver Rhoeas) having agranulometry ≦110 microns: 8.00 g,

Powder of the flowers of French Rose (Rose gallica) having agranulometry ≦85 microns: 2.00 g,

Propylene glycol: 10.00 g,

CARBOPOL 940: 0.8 g,

Polyoxyethylenated sorbitan monolaurate: 0.5 g,

Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid: 0.05 g,

Triethanolamine: 1.0 g,

Mica-titanium: 3.0 g,

Dyes, sufficient amount

Methyl parabenzoate, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100 g

EXAMPLE 32 Rinse Mask for Dry Skin

Powder of the flowers of mullein (Verbascum spp) having a granulometry≦70 microns: 20.0 g,

Propylene glycol: 12.00 g,

Titanium dioxide: 0.5 g,

Gelatin: 1.0 g,

Mucilage from plantain seeds: 1.0,

Preservative, sufficient amount

Perfume, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100 g

The resulting mask has a green color.

If in this Example, the mullein is replaced by red poppy, the resultingmask has an eggplant color.

EXAMPLE 33

Powder of the flowers of roselle (Hibiscus spp) having a granulometry≦125 microns: 15.00 g,

Cetyl and stearyl alcohols in a 30/70 ratio, sold under the tradename"SIPOL 16/18 S 3" by Henkel: 4.60 g,

Cetyl and stearyl alcohols in a 30/70 ratio, oxyethylenated with 33moles of ethylene oxide and sold under the tradename "SIMULSOL C.S." bySeppic: 1.20 g,

Mixture of glycerol mono- and di-stearates, mon-selfemusifiable, soldunder the tradename "GELEOL" by Gattefosse: 1.70 g,

Petrolatum oil: 3.40 g,

Cetyl alcohol: 1.30 g,

Butylhydroxytoluene: 0.025 g,

Butylhydroxyanisole: 0.025 g,

Distearyl dimethyl ammonium chloride sold under the tradename "GERAMINEDS-DAC" by Hoechst: 2.55 g,

Polydimethylsiloxane having an amine function emulsified by anemulsifier having a cationic and non-ionic character, sold under thetradename "DC 929" by Dow Corning: 2.42 g,

Preservative, sufficient amount

Perfume, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.00 g

The resulting cream is thick and has a deep rose color. The cream has avery smooth and very unctuous appearance and texture.

EXAMPLE 34

Powder of the flowers of roselle (Hibiscus spp) having a granulometry≦125 microns: 3.0 g,

Powder of the roots of marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis) having agranulometry ≦125 microns: 6.5 g,

Cetyl and stearyl alcohols in a 30/70 ratio, sold under the tradename"SIPOL 16/18 S 3" by Henkel: 2.20 g,

Cetyl and stearyl alcohols in a 30/70 ratio, oxyethylenated with 33moles of ethylene oxide and sold under the tradename "SIMULSOL C.S." bySeppic: 0.50 g,

Mixture of glycerol mono- and di-stearates, non-selfemulsifiable, soldunder the tradename "GELEOL" by Gattefosse: 0.90 g,

Petrolatum oil: 5.40 g,

Cetyl alcohol: 0.90 g,

Butylhydroxytoluene: 0.025 g,

Butylhydroxyanisole: 0.025 g,

Isopropyl myristate: 2.70 g,

Polydimethylsiloxane, sold under the tradename "RHODORSIL Huile 70047V.300" or "47V300C" by Rhone-Poulenc: 0.90 g,

Glycerine: 4.50 g,

Perfume, sufficient amount

Preservative, sufficient amount

Water, sufficient amount for 100.00 g

The resulting cream is thick and has a very shiny violet rose color aswell as a very unctuous appearance.

What is claimed is:
 1. A cosmetic composition for application to thehair or skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverizedflowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns anda cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain thehomogeniety of said composition, said cohesion agent being a thickeningagent, or an emulsion selected from a water-in-oil or an oil-in-wateremulsion, said particles resulting from the pulverization of flowers orflower tops selected from the group consisting of amaryllis, colombine,anemone, sweet woodruff, azalea, balsamine, begonia, bougainvillea,camellia, capanula, star thistle and honeysuckle, said thickening agentbeing selected from the group consisting of gum arabic, karaya gum, gumtragacanth, guar gum, carob bean gum, tara gum, pectines, alginates,carraghenates, agar-agar, fur cellaria, starches, the water solubleportions of mucilagenous plants selected from the group consisting ofmullein, wild chamomile, fenugreek, marsh mallow, mallow, flax, limes,psyllium, plantain, borage, star thistle, alder buckthorn, commoncomfrey, asparagus, senna and lichen, methyl cellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose,hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, sodium polyacrylate, polyvinyl alcoholand carboxylic polymer derivatives of acrylic acid, said particles beingpresent in an amount of at least 5 pecent by weight based on the totalweight of said composition and said cohesion agent being present in anamount of 0.1 to 20 weight pecent of said composition.
 2. The cosmeticcomposition of claim 1 wherein said cohesion agent is a thickeningagent.
 3. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 wherein said particles ofpulverized flowers or flower tops have a granulometry lower than 80microns.
 4. The cosmetic composition of claim 1 wherein said particlesare present in an amount of 5 to 25 percent by weight based on the totalweight of said composition.
 5. The cosmetic composition of claim 1wherein said cohesion agent is an emulsion wherein said emulsioncomprises 20 to 95% water phase, 3 to 80% oil phase and 1 to 20%emulsifying agent, said percentages being expressed relative to thetotal weight of said composition.
 6. The cosmetic composition of claim 1which also includes 0.05 to 5 percent by weight based on the totalweight of the composition of a cationic derivative selected from analkyl amine acetate, a chloride or bromide of alkyl dimethylhydroxyethylammonium, or of dimethyl stearyl ammonium, of quaternaryhalide of gluconamide, a quaternary halide of mink oil, a quaternaryderivative of fatty haloalkanoate of dialkylaminopropyl amide, aquaternary ammonium derivative of the fatty acids of lanolin, an alkylpyridinium salt or an amidazoline derivative.